My Story
Every Mile Matters 💙
Twenty years ago, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I never imagined just how much it would shape my life.
For two decades, diabetes has been there every single day. There are no days off, no holidays from it, and no moments where I can simply forget about it. Every meal, every walk, every night’s sleep and every plan revolves around keeping my blood glucose levels safe.
Despite doing everything I can, Type 1 diabetes has still taken its toll.
I’ve experienced complications, including sight loss, which has been one of the most frightening and life-changing experiences I’ve ever faced. It reminded me that diabetes isn’t “just” an illness you manage – it’s a condition that can change lives in an instant.
This September, I’m determined to turn something difficult into something positive.
Together with my amazing husband, Eoghan, and our little dachshund Percy, we’ll be walking 10 miles for Diabetes UK to help raise money for research, support and hope for the millions of people living with diabetes across the UK.
I’m walking for everyone who lives with diabetes every single day.
I’m walking for those facing complications.
I’m walking in the hope that one day no one will have to hear the words, “You have Type 1 diabetes.”
If you can spare anything at all, I’d be so grateful. Every donation, no matter the size, helps Diabetes UK continue their incredible work to improve lives today and work towards a future where diabetes no longer has the power to change lives.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for supporting us. It truly means the world.
See you at the finish line.
With love,
Alana, Eoghan & Percy 💙🐾
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Thank you to my Sponsors
£33.15
Natalie Dalkin
£30
Duncan Roberts
Great cause. Enjoy the walk!
£30
Tim W
A fantastic cause!
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April Rogers
Good luck! ♥️
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Rikki Partridge
Good luck to you all 🐾💕!!
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Elfie Burgess
Well done Alana, what a fantastic cause. I hope you enjoy the day xx
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Nicola Dunlop
Smashing it Team MacLeay ♡♡
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Helen Rudkin
Go team!!!
£20
Dad & Mum
Good luck Dad and Mum xxx
£20
Iain Topping
Good luck Alana. A really worthy cause
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Emma James
Good luck all 3 of you ❤️
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Bianca Morris
Good Luck!
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Jane Tubb
Good luck Alana x
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Simon Burridge
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Fiona Scott-evans
Good Luck with your challenge :)
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Chester The Mini Sausage
Well done guys, you can do this! Love from Chester 🐾
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Kate Hampden-smith
Good luck guys!! Kate xx
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Beth Gibson
Well done, Alana. I bet Percy will love some pawfect treats at the end of his 10 mile walk x
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Hannah Bramich
£10
Tracy Rogers
Good luck guys ❤️
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Jo Greatorex
Best of luck girl, love that you're channeling positive actions! Hope Percy gets a few piggybacks xx
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Alana Macleay
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Moose
Well done - you’re fantastic xxx
Good luck, you will smash it team Macleay